New Stories for Little Readers
Bella Grows a Bicycle by Lellie Lopter
Join clever and determined Bella on a delightful swapping adventure! Starting with a tiny seed, Bella dreams big and trades her way through a series of creative exchanges, working towards her goal of a shiny new bicycle. Along the way, she discovers the value of patience, resourcefulness, and thinking outside the box.
With charming illustrations and an engaging, feel-good storyline, Bella Grows a Bicycle introduces young readers to early financial literacy concepts in a fun and accessible way, celebrating perseverance, independence, and the joy of achieving a goal.
"An optimistic reading experience that encourages children to view the world in new ways" - Nikki Taylor, Books + Publishing.
Dresses Are For Messes by Elizabeth Pulsford
Why save dresses just for special days?
Meet fearless Tess a bold, adventurous girl who believes dresses are for everything, from muddy missions to wild inventions!
Tess challenges expectations and shows that clothes don't define what we can do our imaginations do.
This lively empowering book celebrates self-expression, confidence, and the joy of being unapologetically yourself.
News & Events
Book Launch: Bella Grows a Bicycle with Lellie Lopter
Join the author of Bella Grows a Bicycle Lellie Lopter for two special in-store events celebrating this inspiring and imaginative picture book about determination, creativity and dreaming big.
Families can enjoy a lively story reading, meet the author, and have their books signed at these delightful community events perfect for young readers.
📍 Collins Booksellers Shepparton
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📍 Collins Booksellers Echuca
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Book Launch: Dresses are for Messes with Elizabeth Pulsford
Celebrate the release of Dresses are for Messes with a series of exciting author events with Elizabeth Pulsford.
Filled with storytelling, creativity and fun. Join Elizabeth as they share the adventurous world of fearless Tess a bold young girl who proves dresses are made for muddy missions, wild inventions and everyday adventures.
These special events will include interactive readings, book signings and playful activities that encourage children to embrace self-expression, confidence and imagination.
Sunday 14th June – Book Launch & Messy Story Time
📍 Where the Wild Things Are
Saturday 20th June – Author Reading & Signing
📍 Rosetta Books
Sunday 21st June – Author Reading & Signing
📍 Harry Hartog Maroochydore
Saturday 27th June – Author Reading & Signing
📍 Salty Reads